CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK, TORONTO, CANADA VOLUME 37, NUMBER 4

Thanks and farewell to Tom

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Dear Friends,

A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS in the life, ministry and history of Christ Church DeerPark this Fall. As we welcome our new rector, Kevin Robertson, we do so with a sense of renewed commitment to our worship and parish life here.

The Church finds itself today, perhaps as it always has, in a very challenging andever changing society. Over the years of parish ministry, I have come to realize that people are searching for a number of things, but chiefly I would suggest:Transcendence – Significance – Community.

Transcendence – In a so-called secular culture, so many people are looking for some-thing beyond. This is a great challenge to the quality of Christian worship. Does itoffer people what they are instinctively looking for – transcendence – the reality ofGod? Do they see heaven opened in worship? Do they hear the voice of God in ourprayer?

Significance – People are looking for personal identity. Who am I? Where did Icome from? Where am I going? What is it all about? This is a challenge to the quality of Christian teaching. At his baptism, Jesus heard the Father claim him ashis beloved Son. People need to know that they are made in the image of God; thatthey too are God’s beloved children, not mere products of some mindless naturalprocess.

Community – People are looking for community, for relationships of love. We are made for such relationships because we are made in the image of God. At the baptism of Jesus we see that God as the relationship, the perfect and loving communion of Father, Son and Holy Spirit; not yet formalised into the doctrine of the Trinity, but there in the story. St. John tells us that no one has ever seenGod. That invisibility is a problem for many. God has been visible in Christ. Well,yes, people might say, that was fine 2000 years ago but what about now? Well, inthe First Letter of John, we find the same formula: “No one has even seen God,”but the letter then continues: “If we love one another, God abides in us”. Theinvisible God who made himself visible in Jesus, now does so in Christian community if we love one another. That is the challenge of our fellowship, ourcommunity life.

But neither worship nor verbal proclamation of the gospel is of much value unlessit springs from a community of love which shares in the divine life revealed in JesusChrist and empowered by the Holy Spirit.

For the past nine months it has been my privilege to share in the life and worshipof such a community here at Christ Church Deer Park. May you continue to be

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Tom’sTopic

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Christ Church Deer Park1570 Yonge StreetToronto ON M4T 1Z8Tel: 416.920.5211Fax: 416.920.8400www.thereslifehere.org

We welcome your submissions. E-mail: jking@thereslifehere.orgor the editor (e-mail below).PARISH CLERGY

RectorThe Rev. Kevin RobertsonAssistant CurateThe Rev. Samantha CaravanHonorary AssistantsThe Rev. Dr. Peter SlaterThe Rev. Canon Dr. David NeelandsThe Rev. Dr. Karen Hamilton,

Ecumenical PartnerThe Rev. Michael Marshall,

Hospital for Sick ChildrenOrganist & Director of MusicEric RobertssonDirector of Children’s EducationHilary Keachie

WARDENS

Rector’s Warden (Human Resources)David ThorntonPeople’s Warden (Property)Walter BlackwellDeputy Warden (Finance)Robert MorrowEDITORIAL COMMITTEE

EditorJoyce Hamilton (joyceian@sympatico.ca)MembersHenry Zaluski, MJ Rosenthal,Photos: Deirdre Malone, Henry Zaluski,Peter Curzon, Kate RiegerWebmasterBrian DenchPARISH STAFF

Parish Administrator & Rector’s AssistantJean KingSextonDenis Delisle

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that community as you go “from strength to strengthand glory to glory” in the months and years ahead.

Faithfully and gratefully,

(The Ven) Thomas GreeneInterim Priest-in-Charge

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A message from Kevin

Dear Parishioners of Christ Church Deer Park,

IT IS MY GREAT PRIVILEGE to arrive as your new incumbenttoday. Over the past few months, the process of discern-ment has brought us together, and I trust that God’sSpirit has led the way. I know that I am coming to aparish with a proud past and a promising future, and it is evident that “there’s life here”.

The churchwardens and members of the Parish SelectionCommittee have shared with me some of the challengesand priorities that lie ahead, and I am eager to get startedin our ministry together. However, my main task in thecoming days will be to get to know you. Thank you inadvance for your patience as I learn names and figure outthe rhythm of parish life. The clergy, staff and committeemembers have been most helpful in smoothing the wayover the past few weeks, and I have been grateful fortheir support.

Some of you have read the brief biography that accompanies the announcement of my appointment. For those who have not, let me tell you a little aboutmyself. I spent my childhood in Thornhill, and attendedHoly Trinity School in Richmond Hill. I studied historyat Huron College, University of Western Ontario, andthen theology at Trinity College, University of Toronto. I was ordained a deacon in 1997 and a priest in 1998. I served as the Assistant Curate at St. James’ Cathedralfor nearly three years, before moving on to incumbenciesat St. Peter’s, Oshawa and, more recently, at St.Nicholas’, Birch Cliff in Scarborough. My interestsinclude music, movies, cycling and long-distance running. I also come to you with a sense of great hopefulness and enthusiasm for the future of the Church.

Please remember our parish in your prayers during thistime of transition. I look forward to meeting each one of you, and beginning this new journey together.

Yours,

The Reverend Kevin Robertson

Save this Date!Celebration

of our New MinistryTogether

Sunday, November 134pm

Our area bishop, The Rt Rev Patrick Yu, will join us for a service of Holy Communion

and covenant.

A reception will follow in Elliott Hall. More details will follow.

Thank you Tom......FOR SHEPHERDING us through these past months withsuch grace, warmth, optimism and good humour. Youhave made many friends here and our hope is that youcontinue to enjoy your “retirement” (and that you won’tbe a stranger to Christ Church Deer Park).

Parish MeetingHistory TakingSunday, October 30

11:30am - 2pmElliott Hall

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Happy Fall!I HOPE THAT EVERYONE had relaxing and adventure filledsummers, and a great start to the new school year! I amthrilled to be back for another year of laughter and learningwith the kids and teens of CCDP!

This fall, we are launching a brand-new programme forteens called Young Anglican Leaders. YAL will meet once a month for breakfast and the Young Leaders will taketurns leading the programme - choosing a prayer, a Biblereading and a fun activity for the group. YAL will also leadsocial action and outreach projects throughout the year.Stay tuned for updates on the amazing things our YoungLeaders are up to!

Throughout October, the kids will be leading our AnnualChurches-on-the-Hill Canned Food Drive. We collected232 items last year, and I know that we can do even betterthis time around! We will be collecting items until October31st and would encourage everyone to bring a couplecanned or dried food items every week.

As a lead up to the Feast of All Saints, PromiseLand will be exploring the lives of different Christian Saints. We willlearn about important women Saints, Saints who loved animals, Saints who share our names and even learn songsabout Saints! This will give all of us a chance to figure outwho we want to dress up as for All Saints Day! Make sureto come on out on Nov. 6th to see our fabulous costumes!!

Finally, in November, we will start gearing up for our wonderful Christmas Pageant! We have new original songsthis year and roles for everyone who wishes to be involved.Please let me know if you are interested in helping withcostumes, make-up, sets or if you’d like to be one of ouractors. Rehearsals start November 27th!

I’m looking forward to a great fall season of laughter, learning and living out our faith!

Hilary Director of Children’s Education

PromiseLand Fall Schedule October 2 Rev. Kevin Robertson’s First

Sunday!Kids in Church

October 9 Thanksgiving SundayDon’t forget your canned food!

October 16 Saints and WomenSt. Hildegard & St. Jeanne D’Arc

October 23 Saints and AnimalsSt. Francis & St. Richard

October 30 Saints and MeModern Saints

November 6 All Saints Day (don’t forget your costume!)Kids in church & breakfast!

November 13 Remembrance Day

November 20 Anniversary Sunday

November 27 Advent 1: Pageant Rehearsal

December 4 Advent 2: Feast of St. Nicholas

December 11 Advent 3: Pageant rehearsal

December 18 Advent 4: Pageant rehearsal

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Stewardship ReportTHE STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE is now formed and is meeting. One of the activities of this group will be, togetherwith the Wardens and Clergy, to mount a giving andawareness campaign in the later part of this year to raise the focus on the need for increased financial Giving’s tomeet current needs and to get the parish out from under an accumulated deficit. Other medium and longer termactivities will follow.

The members of the committee are, Innes van Nostrand(Chair), Tony van Straubenzee, Mark Groesbeck, CathyThomas, Barbara Johnston, George Lewis and James Cowan.You can expect to hear more from them in the future.

GREETINGS FROM THE CORPORATION. The year is wellunderway with changes in leadership, activities with regardsto the property, meetings of the Parish Forum, changingscenery in the Arthur Smith Room, the re-energising ofStewardship and actions on Parish Finances. Some ofthese are commented on in other reports.

We have said goodbye to Tom Greene and thanked himfor his contribution to our Parish life. Tom joined us during a period of transition and has helped us in manyways. In his short time with us he engaged and guided the parish, provided leadership and advice and helped usprepare for the future. For all that he has done for us wesincerely thank him and wish him God’s blessing.

We welcome Kevin Robertson and prepare to continuethe Parish’s journey with his leadership.

The revenue and expenses for the year to date are summarized below. The good news is that both revenuesand expenses are about on par with the budget for theyear and with each other. Congregational Giving’s areabout $12,000 below budget and other Revenue is upabout $14,000. The Giving’s budget was aggressive whilethe expenses budget was tight, in part due to the less thanfull complement of clergy in the budget. The Giving’sbudget for the balance of the year, like last year, assumes a significant boost in Giving’s for the rest of the year. Lastyear this boost did not happen. However with the variouschanges underway, including the fall Stewardship campaignwe are confident that the Giving’s targets will be met andthat, by year end, we will have at least a small surplus tooffset some of the accumulated deficit with which webegan 2011.

2011 2011 budget

Revenues 421 422

Expenditures 414 426

Surplus 8 - 4

If you are not using one of our preauthorized paymentoptions and would like to do so please contact ElisabethLunder.

If you have any questions please contact one of us.

David Thornton Walter Blackwell Robert MorrowRector’s Warden Peoples’ Warden Deputy Warden

A Word fromthe Wardens

Christ Church Deer ParkNEEDS YOU!!THERE ARE A NUMBER of ministry opportunities just waiting for your energy and enthusiasm!

Hospitality CoordinatorThis ministry can be tons of fun. It involves organizingvolunteers for the Sunday morning coffee hour that follows the 10am service. As well as the occasional extravolunteers needed for luncheons or breakfasts. There is agood team of volunteers for this ministry - all we need isyou to coordinate them.

Book Sale Coordinator We have had two successful book sales and are hoping tocontinue this excellent community opportunity.Regularly throughout the year books are sorted into cate-gories by a team of knowledgeable volunteers. What thisministry needs is someone willing to learn the ropes fromthe existing team and recruit and coordinate volunteersfor the sorting and sale. Not sure you have what it takes -no problem, on the job training is provided.

Prayers of the PeopleThe Prayers of the People are just that - prayers offeredduring the Sunday 10am liturgy. They are usually writtenby those offering them and are one way we here God’sleading for our lives and our community. Not sure how towrite prayers, what to include, or how they should sound.Don’t worry - a mentor will be provided.

If you are interested in any of these ministry positions or any other ministry at Christ Church - serving on theSunday morning liturgy team, reading, gardening, or participation in any committee - speak to Samantha - shewould love to hear from you.

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Parish Forum

Property Update

BASED ON THE FEEDBACK, both formal and informal, thereaction to the Parish Forum and its format have been positive and there is agreement that it should continue. It is our opinion that until our new incumbent, KevinRobertson, has had an opportunity to familiarize himselfwith the people and issues of CCDP that future sessions of the Forum should be delayed.

We want to take this opportunity to thank all of those who actively participated in the 4 Forums that were held.In particular our gratitude is extended to the core group of parishioners who helped plan, prioritize, and organize the sessions.To those of you who have indicated your willingnessto continue - stay tuned! We will keep you in touch withdevelopments. To those of you who are unable to continueon the committee we offer our thanks for your contributions.

THE CCDP PROPERTY COMMITTEE is responsible for providing guidance and direction to the People’s Warden(Property), Walter Blackwell, and the Parish Administrator,Jean King, to address current property issues, and to planfor future needs of the Church building and outsidegrounds.

There are four members of the 2011 CCDP PropertyCommittee consisting of: Art Huycke, Jean King, WalterBlackwell and Don Dority (Chair).

The first eight months of 2011 has been very busy for theProperty Committee with the following work completed:

Roof Tile Management Inc. was selected to complete theNarthex interior painting and plastering repairs, whichoccurred from water damages. In addition, Roof Tileinstalled a temporary patch at the Sacristy ceiling.

Uwe Schorn Heating and Air Conditioning Ltd. repairedthe Hot Water Radiator System, which services the Church.This consisted of draining the system completely, with various repairs to leaking heating pipes, and installation of

new hydronic circulating pumps. These repairs requiredthe opening and closing of 32 radiators. Also, the gasburner assembly in the Carrier Roof Top Unit was crackedand required replacement. This unit is located on theupper flat roof, and services the heating and cooling needsof both the Atrium and Church offices.

Additional minor repairs consisted of the following:

- New storage shelving in the Choir Room- Repairs to cracks in the Guild Room ceiling- Minor plumbing repairs to the staff and basement washrooms

- Window blinds installed in the Community Hall – this was generously paid by the Current Events Group

- Window-well repairs at Church parking area

Bartlett Tree Service trimmed tree branches which weretouching the North West corner of the Elliot Hall slateroof

Outside landscaping and planting – Note: Special thanksmust go to Rev. Samantha Caravan, who organized agroup of Church volunteers to assist with designing newflower beds, at the Yonge Street entrance, and near theCommunity Hall entrance

This year the CCDP Property Committee focused theirefforts on addressing various water leaks associated withthe slate roof, and developing a strategic plan for thefuture. After meeting with four roofing consultants, theProperty Committee selected Taylor Hazell Architects Ltd.to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the slate roof.This consisted of inspecting both the interior and exteriorof the CCDP roofs, on both the Church proper andElliott Hall. Inspections occurred of the attic, insulationmaterials, eaves troughs, down pipes, flashings, snowguards, vent dormers, and most specifically, the slate tiles.Taylor Hazell Architects conducted the roof assessment inlate spring with the help of Roof Tile Management usingscaffolding and ladders to access the slate roof. Four sample areas of the roof were opened, conditions recorded,photographed, and slate samples taken and tested for,modulus of rupture, water absorption and weather resist-ance. The final copy of the architects report with slate testresult findings and repair recommendations is expectedlater this year, for presentation to Corporation.

As we move forward in 2011 and 2012 the CCDPProperty Committee will plan for repairs to the crackedconcrete and re-pointing of steps at the Yonge Streetentrance, and refinishing the outside Church doors.

Don Dority, Chair, CCDP Property Committee

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Christmas

FairSaturday, November 19

10:30am - 1:30pmTea Room will serve a light lunch

Mini FairFollowing 10:00am Service on November 20

(ACW and Anniversary Sunday)

Once again we welcome your donations of jams, jellies and home preserves, sewn and knitted articles, craft items, jewellery, treasures and collectables,

tins, baskets and fine linens;and, of course, bottles for the

“Bottle Table Game”(minimum value, $5.00)

Knitted items - cotton dish cloths, sweaters (sizes 3 and up),

scarves, booties and tea coziesremain popular items.

We also welcome your suggestions and your help.

See you at the Fair!(bring your friends and family)

For further details please contact:Lynn Lovekin at 416-960-2193

orLorna Lang at 416-932-2599

Two milestones of note....TWO MUCH-LOVED and well-remembered senior parishioners are celebrating special birthdays this Fall...both are well and thriving.

Marjory Putt is achieving 105!

Bessie Armstrong is 90!

We wish them both well.

Start planning your tables now forthe ever-popular

Bridge LuncheonMonday, October 31

Tickets, $25/person

For tickets or further details Nancy Pickering 416-781-8698

Celtic KnotsWorkshop

If you can draw a dot, a line, and a square, thenyou will be drawing Celtic knots in minutes –

guaranteed!You will discover how to deconstruct the patternsof history - and to construct your own designs.You can then adapt and apply these principles toother arts and crafts: knitting, quilting, carving,

sculpture, stained glass, jewellery -even tattooing!

Suitable for any level of ability: absolute beginnerto experienced professional. Intriguing for adultsbut also to youth and kids (recommended, age

10 and up) - a great family projectUnleash your inner genius! Saturday, October 15

9:30am - 12 noonNo fee...pay as you can (suggested, $15)

To register and for details about what to bring,contact Jane King jking@thereslifehere.org

Drawing Spiritual Insights

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Outreach

“Feed My sheep” John 21:17

THESE WORDS WERE SPOKEN to Simon Peter by Jesus, beforethe Ascension, when Peter was seeking guidance for thefuture of the new church. It is interesting to note how manyof our Outreach projects follow this guideline, quite literally.

- The Saturday morning Community Breakfast- The prenatal and AIDs feeding program in Malawi, Africa.- The Cooking Classes- Assisting a teacher in providing breakfast for his students, so they can learn in class

- The Churches on-the-Hill Foodbank- Meals on Wheels

Thank you to all who donate to, or volunteer in these programs. My hope is that, with God’s help, we will be ableto continue to “Feed my sheep.”

We have a budget of $5000.00 for this year of which$2,500 will go to the COTH Foodbank. The SaturdayMorning Breakfast costs about $2,300.

The Brian Buckingham Memorial fund has about $5000designated for Outreach and will be spent very carefullyand judiciously.

The Malawi fund has $10,000+ (after sending $5000 inMay/11) and as this is an ongoing commitment, we need to consider how to raise funds for this project.

Our ability to continue these valuable programs depends, as always, upon the availability of sufficient financial and volunteer support. We need more of both - more moneyand more volunteers! If you can help with either, we wouldbe delighted to hear from you. Contact J.R.Thornton at 416-489-6740 orjrthornton@sympatico.ca

Saturday Morning Community Breakfast Co-Chairs: Anne Larkin and Ross MorrowANOTHER SEASON of providing a community breakfast hasbegun.

Our group of fifteen volunteers arrives at 7am on alternateSaturdays to prepare a hot breakfast of scrambled eggs,sausages and juice, cereal, toast, tea and coffee for the 30 orso guests who enjoy our hospitality from 8 o’clock until

9:30am. (Calvin Presbyterian provides the breakfast on theother Saturdays)

Our guests are most appreciative of our efforts and take care to thank us each time they enjoy the filling meal.

Financial contributions toward the breakfast are always welcome.

MalawiRECENTLY WE SENT $5,000 to the Bishop of NorthernMalawi to support the Dietary Feeding Program at the hospital on the island of Likoma. Ongoing support of thisimportant ministry requires two things; 1) more funds and2) and an on the ground mission trip to the area.

The dietary program provides weekly food and nutritioneducation to more than 140 HIV/AIDS positive people.Many of the participants are expectant mothers. The program,which is run by nurses at the hospital, focuses on educationand providing healthy food. Without this program many of these people would succumb to their illness. Mission TripThis trip is designed for older youth/young adults. It is our hope that 4 of our young people will be accompaniedby Samantha Caravan and a parent. The trip is currentlyscheduled for August of 2012. Stay tuned for more detailsand ways you can help.

School Lunch ProgramWE CONTINUE to help Drew Buckingham in his efforts toprovide a nourishing breakfast to his students, many ofwhom arrive at school with an empty stomach. Hungrystudents cannot learn and we applaud Drew’s initiative.The funds come from the Brian Buckingham MemorialFund.

Advent Spaghetti DinnerFriday, December 2

7pm - 9pmElliott Hall

Guest Speaker:Bishop Fanuel Magangani of Northern Malawi

coming to us through Skype

Tons of family fun, great food and fellowship

Adults, $10/each - Children, $5/each

Silent Auction and other fund raising opportunities will be available

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Cooking ClassTHIS PROJECT IS WELL IN HAND, and will commence on Oct.13, at 3:30pm, in the Upper kitchen. We’ll be cooking comfort foods and dining afterwards on the dishes we make (by the fire in the Arthur Smith Room).

One of the cooking sessions will be taught by one ofToronto’s award winning Chefs, Alida Solomon. of TuttieMatti. Alida spent many years in Tuscany before movingto Toronto to open her restaurant on Adelaide St.

We have about 6 people registered already and a number of people acting as volunteers...there is still room for a fewmore. Cost for the 6 week program is $100, with a por-tion of these monies being returned to Christ Church afterthe deduction for costs. If interested in joining this ses-sion, leave a message with Jean King in the office: 416-920-5211 ext 22.

Churches on-the-Hill FoodbankWHEN THE DOORS to the Churches on-the-Hill Food Bankopened for the first time June 9, 1997 at Timothy EatonMemorial Church, the welcoming volunteers waited asthe bridegroom for his bride. The signs announcing“Food Bank” had been placed and re-placed on the sidewalks of St. Clair and Dunvegan Road to get just theright angle to call in “the customers”. Representativesfrom eight congregations of the Churches on the Hill hadworked together for two years preparing for this moment.However, only a few clients were received that morningthrough the elegant doors of the Flora McCrea EatonAuditorium. One can only hope that the excitement andintent of that day will remain with us as we greet our newclients today.

The Dunvegan Road Door is now the entrance to ourFood Bank. This cloistered door has seen many deliveriesof skids from Daily Bread Food Bank and bags and boxesfrom Food Drives and by now, thousands of visits fromclients. Dunvegan Hall holds ample room for food storage,has a kitchen and areas for interviewing and seating forclients. Loading food onto the elevators between the FloraMcCrea Auditorium and Dunvegan Hall is thankfully buta memory.

So maybe you’d like to volunteer, but were afraid to ask, “How does it work?” Perhaps a better question would be, “How well does it work?” The good news/bad newsanswer is very well. For, while we don’t want the need forfood banks to continue forever, we are certainly gratefulto have them in our communities and there is much to beproud of with our own Churches on-the-Hill Food Bank.

We are run entirely by volunteers and most of us havereceived, at least once, overwhelming gratitude from aclient for the service that we all provide. For one, RitaBecker, who has received an award for wearing nearlyevery hat at the Food Bank. Now, as Team Captain, sheperks, “I just love it when clients come and thank us a lotfor what we do. We are highly respected.” And yes, CCDPis known as a pillar for volunteering at the Food Bank.

The lineup of sometimes up to 10 – 15 people can startoutside the Dunvegan Door half an hour before we openMonday evenings between 6 - 8 and Wednesday morningsfrom 10:30 - 12:30. Currently, we are providing food for1000 people a month, with a slight upturn in numbers as of late. Attendance slows when many of our clientsreceive their cheques from social services once a month.

Once in the door, clients take a number and settle in withrefreshments while waiting to be served. Many haveformed friendships here over the years while getting toknow one another over a coffee or juice. This is community,if not fellowship. Their number is called for the first ofthree times, this time at the Registration Desk where theclient’s file is retrieved. Vickie Grant has been a Registraronce a month since we began and tries, as everyone doesin this command post, to keep the line moving. Hopefully,after a short wait, the client’s number is called again forthe Interview. A warm greeting of “how are you?” maystart the morning’s conversation on the topic of theweather or it may be an update on news from the lastvisit: “How’s that injury coming along?” While someclients want “just the food, please” and can be somewhatimpatient with the human contact, others may find this avital connection to help with emergency dentistry, brokenglasses, free beds, eviction, just to give a few examples.The connection may elicit a visit to the CommunityInformation Centre (CIC).

The Community Information Centre interviews the first-time client and helps the established client as mentionedabove. On the first interview, the client is asked to bringID for all who want food in the household and documentssupporting their financial situation. This shows us howmuch money is left over after paying the rent and otherbasic needs and helps to determine the number of times a client may attend per month. The question we try toget answered on the first visit is, “What it is that bringsyou to need a Food Bank?” Deirdre Malone, who hasbeen with the Food Bank from the start, believes thatworking proactively to help solve that problem will hopefully make us redundant. This, including, of coursegreat service, is what we are all aiming for in the Food

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Bank “industry”. Maybe then they won’t need us. JocelynBloomfield, who has been one of the interviewers at theCIC since it began says, “It’s rewarding to be able to help,but frustrating that the need is still there.”

Unfortunately in many cases the problem is housing. Thisis a real and, to date, a long term problem. The recentlyreleased yearly “Who’s Hungry” report from the DailyBread Food Bank, says that, “food bank clients spend 72per cent of their income on housing costs. When familiesare struggling to make ends meet and have to make achoice between paying the rent and putting food on thetable, it is usually food that is sacrificed…” According toRichard Matern, Acting Director of Research at DailyBread Food Bank, the amount left over per person per dayafter housing costs are paid is $5.67 “...that’s less than theamount a person would need for two cash fare trips on theTTC in Toronto.”

Daily Bread is proposing an Ontario Housing Benefit, amonthly benefit for low-income tenants, based on theirrent and income. The benefit would pay a part of the gapbetween rent and 30% of income. Four provinces inCanada have already successfully implemented a similarprogram to help support those on low incomes.” GailNyberg, Executive Director at the Daily Bread Food Bank,says, “Families can eat less food when money is tight, butthey can’t pay less rent… Everyone deserves a roof overtheir heads and food on the table and a Housing Benefitwill help both of those things happen.”

Daily Bread Food Bank began in 1983 and that Christmasannounced their goal to alleviate hunger in the GTA. Thiswas intended to be a temporary service, but continuesbecause housing costs are so high for those on low income.If you would like to learn more about the Housing Benefitgo to www.dailybread.ca/learningcentre and look underHousing Benefit.

Back at the Food Bank our client, having been interviewed,is given a Food Order Form for the number of people inthe household. This may include a Baby Food Order Form, a nutritional program unique to our Food Bank thatsupports babies from birth to three years. Then those wholive a good distance away from the Food Bank are alsogiven a token for getting home. Once the client has chosenfrom available items on the Food Order Form and the“Specials” Board, the form is placed in the wooden box andthe Kitchen volunteers get into action. On some sessionsthis can mean a real work out. Ask Ross Morrow, who hasbeen packing hampers since we opened...“It can be a non-stop undertaking.” The shuffling of bins on a table markedout for each order is certainly well organized, but it can be

very busy, as Pearl Cooke knows so well. The number ofvolunteers helping here is restricted because of space limita-tions. Finally the client’s number is called for the last time,the client picks up the bin, packs it up and he’s on his way.

And where does all the food come from? Anne Larkin, who has been with the Food Bank 11 years and is in chargeof food re-stocking with Ross Morrow on Tuesdays andThursdays, also purchases food for us at the WholesaleClub. The other portions come from Daily Bread FoodBank (60%), Donations and Food Drives. “The two tothree hours spent re-stocking the cupboards is a time ofgreat fellowship” she says, “...a time with lots of laughterand conversation.” Anne feels, “It is a basic right to havefood on the table and we’re doing our bit, but we remindourselves that these people don’t have as much of a choiceas some of us.” Ben Dibben, is our Director representingCCDP this year and has helped with the receiving, sortingand displaying of food for seven years. Other members ofthis hard working team are Ebie Dunbar (since the beginning), Michael Gendron (3 years), Jane Gillespie (2 years), Margaret Heather (3 years) and Louise Saunders(3 years).

It doesn’t take much to end up at a Food Bank whenchoice is limited. One unfortunate incident and it can spiral downwards, as Pat Caponi author and soldier of“Dispatches from the Poverty Line” reports. She was theguest speaker at the Daily Bread Food Bank AGM a fewyears ago. Ailing from Breast Cancer, her talk was short, but she told us that. in serving at a Food Bank. we are servingpeople most of whom have become sick from the effects of poverty.

“For the poor you always have with you, but you do notalways have me” John 12:8

‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least ofthese brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”Matthew 25:40

Won’t you join us for some great fellowship with Churcheson-the-Hill?

Call Ben Dibben 414-485-6527Anne Larkin 647-298-4993 or Deirdre Malone 416-483-9438

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Join us as we gather at

Timothy Eaton Memorial Churchfor

Our Annual Neighbourhood Food Drive

A major contributor toThe Churches on-the-Hill Food Bank

Saturday, November 5FLYER DISTRIBUTION

9:30 - 11:30am

Saturday, November 12FOOD COLLECTION(Please bring extra bags)

9:30 - 12:00am

FOOD SORTING11:30am - 3:00pm

Our COTH Food Bank volunteers...Upper left: Anne Larkin, Michael Gendron, RossMorrow, Ebie Dunbar. Upper right: Rita Becker, Team CaptainLower left: Pearl Cooke, Ben Dibben, JocelynBloomfieldLower right: Louise Saunders, Deirdre MaloneAbsent: Jane Gillespie, Vickie and Alastair Grant

Keep these dates...Thu. Oct.13 Cooking Classes begin

3:30pm in the Upper Kitchen

Sat. Oct. 15 Celtic Knots Workshop9:30am - noon - Elliott Hall

Sun. Oct. 16 Jazz Vespers - 4:30pm

Tue. Oct.25 Faith and FilmThe Diving Bell and the Butterfly7pm - Arthur Smith Room

Wed. Oct. 26 Book Club7:30pm - Arthur Smith Room

Sun. Oct.30 Parish Meeting - History Taking11:30 - 2pm - Elliott HallJazz Vespers - 4:30pm

Mon. Oct. 31 Bridge Luncheon12:30pm - Elliott Hall

Sat. Nov. 5 &Sun.Nov. 11 COTH Neighbourhood Food Drive

Fri. Nov. 11 Concert of Remembrance7:30pm

Sun. Nov.13 Celebration of New Ministry4pm - followed by reception

Tue. Nov. 15 Faith and FilmVeterans against Nuclear War7pm - Arthur Smith Room

Sat. Nov. 19 Christmas Fair10:30am - 1:30pm

Sun. Nov. 20 Anniversary SundayMini Christmas Fair

Sun. Nov.27 Jazz Vespers - 4:30pm

Wed. Nov. 30 Book Club7:30pm - Arthur Smith Room

Fri. Dec. 2 Advent Spaghetti Dinner (for Malawi)7 - 9pm - Elliott Hall

and in the Gallery...showing now Mel Delija - oils on canvasOctober 30 Fatima Pardau - oil on acrylicsNovember 27 Urs Kehl - oils on acrylics

Remember to check our website for updates on these and other events.

www.thereslifehere.org

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JOIN US every second Sunday at 4:30 pm for this popular service of music, a reflective reading, prayers for our city and the world and great music...featuring some of Toronto’sfinest jazz musicians!

Oct.16 Tara Davidson TrioTribute to Billy StrayburnTara Davidson, saxophone; Nancy Walker, piano; Kieran Overs, bass

Oct. 30 Murley & OcchipintiMike Murley, saxophone; David Occhipinti, guitar

Nov. 13 The Colleen Allen Trio will participate 4:00pm in our Celebration of New Ministry

Colleen Allen, saxophone; George Koller, bass; Rob Piltch, guitar

Nov. 27 Mark Eisenman QuintetMark Eisenman, piano; Steve Wallacw, bass;John MacLeod, trumpet; Pat LaBarbera,saxophone; John Sumner, drums

Dec. 18 Barlow Brass and Drums Christmas Jazz Vespers Chase Sanborn, Brian O’Kane, trumpets; Russ Little, Terry Promane, trombones;Doug Burrell, tuba; Brian Barlow, drums

From theOrgan Bench

AFTER A LONG, HOT SUMMER, the2011/12 choral season at ChristChurch officially began onSeptember 15th at 6:30pm with the resumption of our weekly choirpractices. The full choir was back inchurch singing its first service onSeptember 18th, Holy Cross Sunday.

The musical year ahead promises tobe very rewarding: the Fall portion of our free weekly recitalseries, Lunchtime Chamber Music, begins on October 13th(the first Thursday after Thanksgiving) with a recital by Duo Kokopelli (Izabella Budai & Alhelí Pimienta on flutes,Oszkár Morzsa on piano), and continues until December1st, and, in addition to presenting wonderful music for usevery Sunday, our choir will be taking part in several specialmusical events throughout the year.

The first of these events takes place on November 11th at7:30pm, when Christ Church and Nine Sparrows ArtsFoundation will be presenting “A Concert of Remembrance”.This concert of readings and music will feature the CCDPchoir, The High Park Choirs of Toronto conducted byZimfira Poloz, trumpeter Brendan Cassin, and a specialguest appearance by the world famous Scottish-Canadiantenor, John McDermott.

Looking ahead: the CCDP choir will once again this year beparticipating in the annual charity Christmas concert held atYorkminster Park Baptist Church. This year’s concert - TheCity Carol Sing – will take place at 2pm on December 17thin co-operation with City TV with proceeds from the concertbeing donated to the Toronto Food Bank.

In closing, I’d like to thank the Christ Church SummerSingers for showing up so faithfully every Sunday duringJuly and August and to extend a warm welcome back to therest of our choristers who have returned after their summerholidays. The musical year ahead is going to be great!

Eric Robertson, Music Director

If you’re interested in joining the choir or finding out moreabout the Christ Church music program, please contact methrough the Music page of the CCDP website.

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FREE CONCERTS on Thursdays at 12:10 pm. Bring yourlunch, relax and enjoy. (Donations welcome).

October 13 Duo KokopelliIzabella Budai & Alhelí Pimienta, flutesOszkár Morzsa, piano

October 20 Sara Moorhouse, fluteBryan Holt, cello

October 27 Ang Li, piano

November 3 Narelle Martinez, sopranoMonica Zerbe, mezzo-sopranoOzskar Morsza, piano

Presented by Nine Sparrows Arts foundation and ChristChurch Deer Park

A Concert of RemembranceFriday, November 11

7:30pmA concert of readings and music

featuringThe Christ Church Deer Park ChoirThe High Park Choirs of Toronto

conducted byZimfira Poloz

with Brendan Cassin, trumpetsnd a special, guest appearance by

world famous Scottish-Canadian tenorJohn McDermott

Presented by Christ Church Deer Park and Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation

Tuesday, October 25 - 7pmThe Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007)dir. Julian Schnabel, 112 min.

When the editor of Elle magazine wakes up from acoma after a massive stroke,paralyzed except to blink oneeye, he believes that his life is over. Instead, he learns tolead an extraordinary lifewithout boundaries.

Tuesday, November 15 - 7pm Veterans against Nuclear War (2007)Anton Wagner, Producer

Produced by a Toronto filmaker,this is a plea to abolish nuclearweapons. Showing scenes fromHiroshima and Nagasaki, it asks us to imagine the actualconsequences of their use. Aging WWII veterans talk about their experience of warand express their hopes that anew generation of peace activistswill join the anti-nuclear movement.

Hosted by the Learning Ministry

Faith &FilmFestivalSeason 6

JOIN US AGAIN in the Arthur Smith Room on Tuesdayevenings for an entertaining, thought-provoking film, followed by discussion...movie style refreshments served.Free admission...all are welcome. (Donations to helpdefray costs are gratefully accepted)

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The GalleryTHIS MARKS THE FIRST FULL YEAR of continuous exhibitssince our humble beginnings with art shows on easels.We’ve come a long way!

This is due, in large part, to the energetic commitment ofRamesh Kamath. Ramesh has resigned from the leadershipof the committee and we want to take this opportunity tothank him for his tireless work in bringing this galleryalong from concept to reality. Thank you Ramesh.

The Art and Spirituality Committee is at a crossroads andis looking for committee members. You do not need artknowledge, just a love of art. If you are interested in con-sidering this ministry please speak to one of the followingcommittee members: Nora Dobell, Bob Reeves, or JoyceHamilton.

The Art exhibits are becoming known in the communityand people drop by the church during the week to have alook. Cultivating more artist participants is ongoing andthe jury selection committee is working well.

Over the summer months, two group art shows were held.They included works in various media by artists from ourcommunity. Both exhibits were well received.

The current exhibition is of oil paintings by Mel Delija andis themed, “Change of Seasons”. If you have not yet seenthis exhibit - you should. It is wonderfully rich and colourful.It will hang until Oct 24th. Beginning on Oct 31, FatimaPradhan’s paintings will be on exhibit. Her theme: “Art hasTransformative Power” is sure to be moving.

During Advent, Urs Kehl will exhibit his paintings. Urs is a full-time volunteer with ATD Fourth World Charity,

High Park, Autumn Mel Delija

presently working in the Jane/Finch area in Toronto. Hehas worked in many of the poverty-stricken neighborhoodsof the world and would like to move/inspire us to actionin eradicating poverty. Urs’ art work is both moving andinspiring. An artist talk is currently being planned withUrs...we will keep you posted.

On Saturday, October 15, beginning at 9:30am untilnoon, the Art and Spirituality and the Learning Ministry,are offering a Celtic Knots Workshop, led by BrianDench. Brian is a calligrapher, author and graphic designerfor print and the web (he is also our webmaster) and hasconducted knotwork workshops for students, adults, calligraphers and even at medieval fairs.

Bring lots of blank paper, black hard-tip markers pluscoloured markers, pencils, crayons or paints - some supplieswill be available. Join us for a fun filled morning andunleash your inner genius...it promises to be a fascinatingfew hours for almost all ages (recommended age10 andup). Admission will be ‘pay what you can’ (with a suggestedfee of $15.00).

Welcome to the Book Club

We invite all those who enjoy reading books to come to our meeting on Wednesday, October 26

Books were chosen for this and the next meetingat the Sept. meeting...

watch the Sunday Bulletin or check the website forthe book to be discussed

All meetings start at 7:30pmin The Arthur Smith Room

Join usfor lively conversation, refreshments and wine,

or your own choice of beverage.

For information, call Anne Kear: 416-924-3940

Through this past year, we have had an invaluable sponsorin Northern Artists, who have printed all the colour invitations and posters for The Gallery.

Please remember them when you have any printing needs.

44 St. Clair Ave. E., 416-484-1660

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PARISH REGISTERBaptism

Kelly Kimberly FeatherAbigail Grace HammondAurelia Angela Dresca

Allegra Diana Kathleen BellZahra Elizabeth Edith Christopher

Marriage

Shani Leigh Morgan & Michel Dessource LazareJennifer Lynn Atkinson & Justin Paul CiuffredaEmily Elizabeth Anderson & Ioan Petru Taranu

Amanda Marie Garnett & Jeffrey Kenneth Whatley

In Memoriam

Suzanne Marguerite Seton CameronMaitland Arthur (Peter) TurnerFrances Mary Elizabeth Butler

Feel like being more involved? Don’t have much time, but want to help out? Feeling new, but want to join in? Been here a while, but haven’t been involved? Have ideas to share?

Join us!THERE’S LIFE HERE in what we do, how we get together and what gets done.

New members are always welcome to join any group atCCDP...choose one that interests you.

HERALDDeadline for the next HERALD is November 2

DO YOU HAVE AN IDEA for an article? Perhaps a feature on an unsung hero in the parish? A special memory? An historical fact? Please speak to one of the clergy or to the Editor.

Articles and announcements may be submitted at any time up to the deadline. Just leave in the box in the Atrium or e-mail the editor at joyceian@sympatico.ca

LAST DECEMBER, one of our ACW members, MaryRowat, moved to a beautiful new retirement home, inPeterborough where she has settled comfortably into abright, roomy “garden apartment”.

On Saturday, September 10, seven of us drove up to visither, and took her out for lunch at the charming tea-room,The Magic Rolling Pin. Mary was so thrilled to see us all,and catch up on all the latest news from CCDP. She reallymisses us all so much.

We all had such a good time and and visited with her for4 1/2 hours! The time flew by.

This is a reminder to visit or call those church memberswho have moved away, as it is greatly appreciated.

Jill Buckworth

From left to right: Josina Zylstra, Betty Van Wyck, M.J.Rosenthall, Jill Buckworth, Mary Rowat, Pat Anderson, and Lynn Lovekin. Elizabeth Van Wyck took the picture.

A visit with Mary Rowat

Isn’t it strange...

...how we need to know about an event for Church 2-3weeks before the day so we can include it in our agendabut, we can adjust it for other events in the last minute?

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